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Science

Skin Biology

Proscien’s skin biology research is more broad and in depth than the usual.

Laterally, we study the topological and morphological behaviors of skin at different locations on the body so that we can design the perfect ingredients with the right rheologic profiles to achieve complete and uniform skin coverage.

Vertically, we investigate the structure, composition, and function of each skin layer to reveal the needs of skin at all locations and on all occasions. We then fulfill these needs with our extensive ingredients and delivery technologies.

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Phytochemistry

Lipid chemistry. At Proscien, we explore glycerolipid, glycerophospholipid, glycolipid, and glycosphingolipid chemistries derived from local plants such as the olive, sunflower, and apricot plants. We investigate the liquid crystal phases of these lipid molecules in various environments to construct the perfect emulsifying and structuring ingredients for every situation.

Antioxidants. Comprehensive research into the structures and properties of ingredients extracted from local olive, grape, and other trees and shrubs forms the foundation of our cosmetic active products.

Sense and sensory. Oils and aromas harvested from Provençal shrubs and trees are essential to our emollience technology platform, providing unique feel, fragrance, and other secondary functions.

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Delivery Technology

To “massage” phytochemistry with skin biology, we research the science and technology of phases and interfaces. We strive to achieve optimum surface compatibility and complete uniform coverage by predicting the interactions and structures of various phases. We apply our expertise in chemistry, physics, physiology, and psychology to correlate the skin feel of cosmetics to the nature of the emulsion droplets, emulsion rheology, liquid crystal structural arrangements, and molecular designs of each formulation component. This allows us to forecast the behavior and performance of a cosmetic product based on the molecular structures of its ingredients.

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Advanced Spectroscopy

Seeing is believing. Proscien researches spectroscopic methods for observing beauty in action and for validating performance. Optical microscopy coupled with UV spectroscopy enable the quantification of lateral coverage as well as the monitoring of structural changes while cosmetics are applied and worn. We use fluorescence microscopy, confocal Raman microscopy, and infrared microscopy to measure and visualize the beautification and protection of skin in vivo.